1555 Peace of Augsburg

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Peace of Augsburg
1555
  • The wars of religion during the reformation
  • Luther's movement expanded
  • Charles V occupied with other European states (France, the Ottoman Empire)
  • Schmalkaldic League (league of Protestant leaders that rebelled against Christian power)
  • Henry II allies with protestant leaders
  • Charles V stop attempts at a uniting European states through Christianity
  • see major causes
  • Division of Christianity is formally acknowledged
  • Lutheranism and Catholicism given equal rights
  • German rulers can choose religion (not individuals)
  • Victory for German princes
  • Weakened the Holy Roman Empire
  • Decentralization of Germany
  • Ended religious warfare during the reformation era



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